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How WFH is shaping our home design and furniture choices
2020 has the been the year that bulldozed us with a series of challenges which…
Relaunching the Fine Furniture Guild
The Fine Furniture Guild was established in 2017 by Chippendale School founder Anselm Fraser, to…
How our woodworking school came to be
An interview with Anselm Fraser, Chippendale School Founder
The Chippendale School…
Looking back on our 35th Graduate Exhibition
Despite a turbulent year, the Chippendale International School of Furniture’s class of 2020 put on…
Why less is more – how our spending habits are driving the trend for bespoke furniture
With the rise of campaigns like Oxfam’s Second Hand September and the popularity of Marie…
How Chippendale School is ensuring that traditional woodworking skills are preserved
Woodworking is an ancient craft, and at the Chippendale School we are proud to champion…
A current student’s story: James Bullen
At the Chippendale School, we welcome students from hugely diverse backgrounds to study the art…
In a world of automation, we’ve never needed handcraft more
Although technology has made our lives easier in many ways, there are still some things…
A current student’s story: Fran Bullinger
How we have crafted a woodworking community
At the Chippendale School, we pride ourselves on our family values. The school building and…
How to run a sustainable furniture business
Sustainability should be an essential part of any business plan. With the ongoing climate emergency,…
Top schools for alternative education
It’s well-known that some conventional routes into education just aren’t right for everyone. If you’ve mostly enjoyed marching…
